reins

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The reform reins in tax breaks for landlords and for people selling their properties.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

Now aged 73, Putin is no closer to giving up the reins of power than he was back in 1999, but he is seen less frequently.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

Chief Executive Laurent Remont, who took the reins in April, said restoring positive free cash flow was a necessary step toward sustainable, profitable growth.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

Esa-Pekka Salonen took the reins in 1992 at 34.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

The driver's fists are filled with reins, three pair in the left hand for the "near" side horses, three in the right for the "off" side.

From "Phineas Gage" by John Fleischman